Tour Description
Embark on a journey to the heart of the earth with our tour to San Sebastián de las Grutas. This full-day adventure will take you to discover an underground world of geological wonders, hidden rivers, and crystal-clear cenotes. We pick you up at your hotel in downtown Oaxaca at no additional cost to begin a unique exploration beneath the surface.
With departure at 8:00 AM and an approximate return at 7:00 PM, this experience is designed for the curious, adventurers, and nature lovers. We will descend into the depths to admire ancient formations, walk through natural passageways, and, if you wish, swim in the refreshing waters of a hidden cenote.
Tour Highlights
- 🕳️ Underground Caves: Walk 420 meters through galleries, admiring stalactites and stalagmites in a geological spectacle.
- 🌊 Underground River (Option): Descend 50 meters from the main path to explore a river that flows underground.
- 💦 Underground Cenote (Option): Immerse yourself and swim at your leisure in the crystal-clear waters of a hidden cenote.
- 🧭 Underground Adventure: Live the unique experience of venturing into a system of natural caverns.
Itinerary
🚐 Pick-up and Journey to the Caves
We begin with pick-up at your hotel in downtown Oaxaca. We will head towards the municipality of San Sebastián, enjoying the landscape along the way.
🕳️ Exploration of the Underground Caves
Upon arrival, we will begin the main tour of the caves. We will walk along 420 meters of natural passageways and chambers, where our guide will explain the formation of the spectacular stalactites and stalagmites that decorate the place.
🌊 Option: Underground River
For the more adventurous, there is the option to deviate from the main path and descend 50 meters to visit an underground river. This additional experience will allow you to see the watercourse that has sculpted these caverns for millennia.
💦 Option: Underground Cenote
The other available option is to visit a cenote within the cave system. Here you can change into your swimsuit, enjoy a refreshing dip, and swim in its clear waters for as long as you wish.
🚐 Return to Oaxaca
After this immersion into the underground world, we will begin our return journey, arriving at approximately 7:00 PM at Oaxaca City’s Zócalo.
What’s Included?
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca. 🚐
- Trained driver. 👨🏼✈
- Travel coordinator during the tour. 👨🏽💼
- Traveler’s insurance. 🔒
- Hotel pick-up at no extra cost.
Not Included
- Entrance to the Caves: ~95 MXN per person.
- Access to the Underground River: ~120 MXN per person (optional).
- Access to the Underground Cenote: ~50 MXN per person (optional).
- Food and drinks during the tour.
- Personal expenses and tips.
Meeting Point
We pick you up at your hotel in downtown Oaxaca (no extra cost).
Duration
08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Recommendations
- 😷 Face mask (for enclosed areas or if you prefer).
- 👟 Comfortable, non-slip footwear (surfaces in the caves can be wet and uneven).
- 🩱 Swimsuit (if you plan to visit the cenote or the river).
- 👕 A complete change of clothes.
- 🩴 Sandals or water shoes.
- 🧺 Towel.
- 🧢 Cap or hat (for outside the caves).
- 📸 Camera or cell phone (some areas may have flash restrictions).
- 💧 Water for hydration.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are the cave entrance fees included in the price?
No, the entrance to the caves has an additional cost of approximately 95 MXN per person. The options for the underground river (~120 MXN) and the cenote (~50 MXN) are also additional and are paid directly at the site.
2. Is it necessary to know how to swim for this tour?
For the main cave tour, knowing how to swim is not necessary. However, if you choose the cenote option, you will need to know how to swim to fully enjoy the aquatic experience.
3. Is the tour suitable for people with claustrophobia?
The main tour involves enclosed spaces and sometimes narrow passageways. If you suffer from severe claustrophobia, we recommend evaluating whether this tour is suitable for you. The river and cenote options involve additional descents to greater depths.
4. What should I do with my belongings during the aquatic part of the tour?
We recommend bringing a water-resistant backpack or a dry bag to protect your belongings (phone, dry clothes, towel) if you plan to visit the cenote or the river. In the vehicle, you can leave things you don’t need during the exploration.
